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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Police searching for wife of Worcester police officer in connection with death in her home (2:04). Article (pictured)
+5:00: Related: Press conference (4:26)
-Earlier: Worcester woman sought by police in death of man at her home
+Noon: Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
+Noon: New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-Worcesteria: Italian Festival celebrates mix of old and new traditions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester to host 15th Worcester District Democratic primary debate between Mary Keefe and Ron Waddell
-Worcester schools clarify kindergarten placement rules amid Nelson Place concerns
-Worcester parents appeal to School Committee to address voluntary transfer concerns
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Diners (5:34)
-ICYMI: Puerto Rican culture finds the spotlight on Worcester Common
-Carl Kamp, Union Music owner who nurtured generations of Worcester musicians, dies
-Breakthrough immunotherapy developed at UMass Medical School eliminates pancreatic tumors in half of treated mice
-Nurses say patient violence is on the rise. Here are some of their stories
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Historic Strand Theatre in Clinton once again put up for lease
-Clinton splash pad dedicated in memory of girl, 5, who died of cancer
-Rare white piebald deer spotted in Berlin (1:36)
-Auburn Police Department to hold blood drive September 16th
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library welcomes new youth services director this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: StarCats to bring "Day Dream" jazz concert to Jacob Edwards Library
-Sid Wilson severs ties with Slipknot in savage social media move after firing
-Worcester Chamber Music Society 2026-27 concert schedule
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 10 failures of neutrality in Worcester's C.R.B. report
-Mary C. DeSouza: Our first overnight summer camp experience
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 106 (28:05): Michael Singh, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime physics professor at WPI
>SPORTS: Drake Maye shines as Patriots prepare for Eagles (1:58)
-Inside the Patriots’ new 160,000-square-foot football palace (1:11)
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 11-1
-Sign up for free Crusader Kickoff Event September 3rd
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts playoff collapse ends season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: USS Abraham Lincoln: Concerns growing over mental health
-Putin loses 43,000 soldiers in Ukraine in one of war's bloodiest months
-Tragic: Hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:13): Prosecution rests, defense calls Clancy's mother to testify
-New Hampshire to bill "unprepared" hikers for rescue (:40)
-Man charged in fatal Apple Store crash arrested, accused of violating terms of release
>COLLEGES: 10 things to know for the fall semester at Clark University
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why you sleep worse when traveling
>BUSINESS: Worcester entrepreneur authoring book on co-parenting, navigating family court system
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Jillian Snyder: Returning to the workforce as a stay-at-home mom
>HOMES: Simple ways to create a more functional living space
>SHOPPING: Why do stores start selling Halloween decorations in summer? (4:08)
>HEALTH: How parents’ GLP-1 weight loss can affect kids (2:53)
>FOOD: Food & drink pairing: Southern salmon cake
-A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
>TV/STREAMING: "Toy Story 5" comes to digital, but when will it be streaming on Disney Plus?
>MOVIES: John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in Bill Condon's "The Road Home"
>CELEBRITY: Everything to know about Hayden Panettiere's death: family ties, 911 audio, autopsy, tributes, more
-"Baywatch" alum, 56, promises plenty of feet pics as she joins OnlyFans
>ANIMALS: Neighbor’s dog basically adopted this family 3 years ago (2:35)
>HISTORY: East Park in Worcester in 1900
>GOOD NEWS: Running errand for dad leads woman to $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, thousands of pounds of squid spill onto road
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-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 85 today in Worcester
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
-Former partner remembers Worcester officer Kurt Solomon for his empathetic policing
-Search for woman in officer's death going into third day (2:23). Article
-Friends in disbelief (1:25)
-Worcester police release new video of Karen Solomon
-Woman sought in Worcester officer's death co-founded mental health group for first responders
-Steve Huff: The hunt for Karen Solomon continues
-Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use
-Earlier: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Longtime Worcester activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay dies, leaving legacy of education, civil rights and community advocacy
-Crompton Park Pool gets extra week before closing
-After repeat lake closures, Worcester looks for long-term fix
-D.P.H.: Fox that attacked dog on Harrington Way does not have rabies
-Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library
-Worcester educator selected for national S.T.E.M. advocate program
-Worcester behavioral health clinic celebrates grand opening
-Worcester nonprofit empowering refugees, immigrants opens new space
-Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)
-Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-ICYMI: 2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting Saturday for state primary
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury fire and police department receive national recognition for rescue on Lake Quinsigamond
-Lunenburg man arrested for smoking crack and falling asleep in driveway
-A decade into receivership, Southbridge schools still seek path out of state control
-Sturbridge approves 3-year police contract with focus on retention, wellness
-Spencer and East Brookfield’s first backpack drive promises more than free school supplies
-Beatles tribute band 4EverFab to headline Auburn Summer in the Park Concert
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Senseless Optimism's "Painfully Pop" brightness balances out numbness
-Last Call: Melody Friedenthal, coordinator, science ficiton book club
>OPINION: Ariana Becker: Don't forget to go barefoot some of the time
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (44:10): Barbers, wellness, and community at the Conn. Barber Expo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught at his alma mater for 28 years
>SPORTS: Patriots-Eagles joint practices show NFL preseason is obsolete
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox fall to Diamondbacks, 7-6
-Late brace from Sam Halligan powers Holy Cross women’s soccer to first win
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-7
>NATIONAL: 4 Americans killed in helicopter crash near mountain in Kenya (1:16)
-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to Britain
-Tragic: Mother and 2 daughters killed in car crash after concert to celebrate teen's birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:26): Psychologist on defendant hearing voices, TikToker questioned
-Rhode Island woman dies after fall at nail salon
-8-year-old boy dies after tree falls at Wayland summer camp (:58)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and WPI create new pathways for engineering students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 most stressful cities to visit, according to a new study
-Why the "flat-tire rule" could come in handy for your next flight
>BUSINESS: Amazon joins other tech giants in buying books to train A.I., report finds
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Mark Zuckerberg's Meta had "don't ask, don't tell" policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial
>HOMES: Organize your cooking space fast
>SHOPPING: Spanx's new pants feature the "booty boost" technology stars swear by
>HEALTH: New vaccine prevents deadly skin cancer from returning: drugmakers
-Cases of a very contagious winter disease spiking this summer
>FOOD: Annoyed customer accuses McDonald's of shrinkflation
-Food & dining: Make food work for your schedule
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan reveals fate of "Yellowstone" spinoff "6666"
>MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (59:34): Tony Goldwyn
>CELEBRITY: Perez Hilton's sister gives update on celeb blogger's injuries, details his "long road" of recovery
-Keri Russell says she sometimes buys her own red carpet gowns
>ANIMALS: Pug named Jinny Lu wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 6 (:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Transit finds antique wedding ring flushed down toilet
-Meanwhile, woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record
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-Bartenders and servers at Worcester restaurant
-Part-time cook, Canal District restaurant
-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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